WBTA 1490-AM (Batavia, New York)

WBTA (1490 AM) is a radio station that features a Soft Adult Contemporary format. Based in Batavia, New York, it is the sole station dedicated to serving Genesee County and caters to listeners in the region between Rochester and Buffalo. Owned by HPL Communications, Inc., WBTA provides a variety of programming, including News, Weather updates, Local Sports coverage, Radio Auctions, Obituaries, and profiles of Local Personalities. When it comes to discussing Genesee County, WBTA leads the conversation.

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Monday Afternoon News Brief

Dec 23, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

A smoke alarm is being credited with alerting a homeowner in LeRoy about a fire at their residence. The blaze happened yesterday at an address on Parmelee Road and getting water on the flames was difficult initially due to icy conditions. First responders needed to use four-wheel drive vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles in order to reach the house. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Weekend News Brief

Dec 20, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

With Christmas a few days away, packages will be arriving at homes, and there are ways for folks to keep their deliveries safe. The state Department of Consumer Protection suggests signing up for package tracking to find out when they are arriving and get them quickly once they’re delivered. Also, try and schedule any deliveries for a time when someone is home to avoid potential theft.
Weekend News Brief

Dec 13, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

An overwhelming number of New Yorkers would prefer someone else as governor instead of Kathy Hochul according to a new poll. Hochul is reacting after seeing a Sienna College survey shows only 33% of registered voters would vote to reelect her as things stand now compared to 57% who say they would vote for someone else. The poll shows 51% disapprove of Hochul’s adjusted congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that is set to take effect in January compared to 29% approving.
Monday News Brief

Dec 9, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

Batavia Downs Announces New Winter Concert SeriesThe Batavia Downs announced, that they will be hosting several concerts on Thursday nights at the Park Place Event Center through the Spring and Winter months. These events will all have general admission tickets, with a select few having VIP experiences available. All tickets for the Thursday Night Indoor Concert Series will include $10 in Free Play.
Weekend News Brief

Dec 6, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

Governor Hochul is kicking off a statewide campaign to raise awareness about New York’s paid parental leave policy, which takes effect in the New Year. Hochul says she has heard stories from struggling moms and moms-to-be about how they skipped pregnancy-related medical appointments. Come January 1st, pregnant workers will be able to take up to 20 hours of paid time off for such appointments.
Weekend News Brief

Nov 29, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

Significant snowfall is in the forecast for this weekend. The National Weather Service says a Lake Effect Snow Warning is in place for Genesee County from 7:00am today through 7:00pm tomorrow. Locally, the highest snowfall totals are expected to be in the southwest portion of Genesee County and up to a foot of precipitation could end up on the ground in some spots, with major snowfall amounts predicted for the Southern Tier. Updated forecasts and alerts can be found anytime at noaa.gov.
Weekend News Brief

Nov 22, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

A Wyoming County man accused of killing his roommate before fleeing to Mexico has appeared in court. Prosecutors claim 42-year-old Michael Bellaire strangled 53-year-old Cheryl Cook at their Warsaw apartment in November 2023. Bellaire avoided capture for months before finally being taken into custody. He is now charged with murder, grand larceny and strangulation and remains behind bars.
Weekend News Brief

Nov 15, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

Flu season has arrived, but the spread of the virus is currently very low across the area. The county with the highest number of cases is Monroe with nine, followed by Wayne County with two and Cayuga County with just one. Experts say it is important for folks to take proper precautions so they can avoid getting themselves and others sick. Flu season typically runs into May, but illnesses begin to surge once the weather gets colder.
Holiday News - WBTA

Nov 10, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

Emergency crews responded to a structure fire on Howard Street in Batavia. The call came in at 7:45 Saturday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the large commercial and manufacturing building, owned by Baskin Livestock was in a fully involved blaze. Flames were blowing out of the front doors and through the roof vents. There were no injuries reported. The building was completely destroyed and the investigation continues into the cause of the fire.
Weekend News Brief

Nov 8, 2024 | wbtai.com | Dan Fischer

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is revealing results of the latest crackdown on dangerous drivers. From October 25th through October 31st, there were more than 46,000 tickets issued statewide. Over 1200 of them were for impaired motorists and 1600 were for distracted drivers. There were almost 33,000 tickets given out during this same time period last year. Officials say law enforcement will continue to do their part to keep the state’s roads safe.